2013 Volvo V40 1.6L Diesel · GL62 FTE
2013 Volvo V40 (1.6L, diesel). First registered 17/01/2013. Recorded mileage 84,620 miles. MOT valid until 09/12/2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO V40
- Year / Origin
- 2013 · Maidstone
- MOT Status
- Valid until 09/12/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 84,620 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 2013
- Engine
- 1560cc
GL62 FTE Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 10/12/2025
- 84,620 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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Known faults for Volvo V40
Our database tracks 5 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
GL62 FTE Mileage History
- 11/01/202257,229 mi
- 07/01/202360,594 mi+3,365 mi
- 29/11/202363,343 mi+2,749 mi
- 19/11/202473,643 mi+10,300 mi
- 10/12/202584,620 mi+10,977 mi
Average of roughly 7,001 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
GL62 FTE MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2013 Volvo V40 (GL62 FTE) between January 2022 and December 2025.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
No failures or advisories appear anywhere in the recorded tests, so the documented MOT record is relatively clean.
Common Problems: VOLVO V40
Known issues reported by owners and MOT testers.
- Air conditioning compressor failure(Moderate)
Compressors can seize or stop cooling properly, and in the worst cases the auxiliary belt can be affected too.
- Snapped rear coil springs(Moderate)
The V40 is known for snapping its rear coil springs, often discovered during MOT tests or as a metallic clinking sound over bumps.
- Water ingress around windscreen and scuttle(Moderate)
Poor sealing can let water into the passenger footwell and eventually upset electrical modules or create persistent misting.
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